Hawaii Catholic Herald

Newspaper of the Diocese of Honolulu

Reflections on the elevation of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace to the status of minor basilica

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Many Catholic churches are noted for their historic, liturgical and architectural excellence. Some are given the special papal honor of being named basilicas. The church has four “major” basilicas, all in Rome: the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, the pope’s cathedral as Bishop of Rome; St. Peter’s Basilica, of which we are familiar; St. Mary […]

Bishop Larry Silva: Message about voting

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Dear Brothers and Sisters: Peace be with you! Please VOTE in the November 4 general election! When God gives us a gift, he expects that we use it for the good of all. We have been given the gift of living in a democratic country, and this blessing also involves a grave responsibility. We must […]

Official notices: Oct. 10, 2014

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] October 10, 6:00 pm, Confirmation Mass, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Ewa Beach. October 11, 10:00 am, Celebration Mass for the Elevation of the Cathedral to a Minor Basilica and the Fifth Anniversary St. Damien’s Canonization, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of […]

Photo: Equestrian order bishops

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Bishop Larry Silva, second from left, joined other bishops, archbishops and cardinals at the altar during the Mass of Investiture for the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Oct. 5 at the Sheraton Hotel in Waikiki. The annual meeting of the order’s Western and Northwestern Lieutenancies was held in Hawaii this year. More […]

Official notices: Sept. 26, 2014

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] September 26, 12:00 pm, Funeral Mass for Fr. Robert Siu, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. September 27-28, Episcopal Visitation, St. John Vianney Parish, Kailua. September 28, 11:00 am, Mass for the 45th Anniversary of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, […]

Bishop Silva calls for special collection for Middle East victims

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Following the lead of the American bishops, Bishop Larry Silva wrote to all Hawaii pastors and priest parish administrators on Aug. 28, asking them to take up a special collection before the end of October for “Christians and others suffering persecution in the Middle East.” “Pope Francis recently wrote to the Secretary of the United […]

The ‘mana’ of St. Marianne: Saint’s remains welcomed home

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Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities sing a hymn to St. Francis as others look on after the enshrinement of St. Marianne’s remains at the cathedral. A small relic of the saint was placed on top of the tapa-and-lei-covered zinc box that holds the saint’s remains. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela Cruz)   […]

Official notices: Aug. 15, 2014

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Bishop’s calendar Bishop’s Schedule [Events indicated will be attended by Bishop’s delegate] August 16, 12:00 pm, Mass for the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, downtown Honolulu. August 17, 10:00 am, Installation of Fr. Arnold Ortiz as Pastor of St. Elizabeth Parish, Aiea. August 19, 9:30 am, Bishop’s Administrative […]

Leis, songs, kisses welcome back St. Marianne to Isles

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An employee at the United Airlines cargo facility outside the Honolulu International Airport kisses the casket containing the remains of St. Marianne Cope, which arrived in Honolulu from Syracuse, N.Y., July 27. St. Marianne’s remains would be enshrined in the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace on July 31. (HCH photo | Darlene Dela […]